Laavu

From £11.50 per night

🔥 Try Something a Little Different – The Lavvu

Fancy swapping your tent for something a little more adventurous? Why not spend the night in our Finnish-style Lavvu?

A Lavvu is a traditional shelter used by the Sámi people of northern Scandinavia, designed to provide a simple and practical place to stay while exploring the outdoors.

Our Lavvu offers a unique camping experience and can comfortably accommodate up to 5–6 Scouts. Best of all, there’s no need to pack the tent!

All you need to bring is your sleeping bag, an insulating mat and a pan, and you’re ready for a night under canvas in a very different way.

Constructed in June 2019, the Lavvu was created in recognition of the dedicated service of former campsite manager Ian Nicholas.

Leave the tent at home, embrace the adventure and experience camping the Lavvu way! 🏕️🔥

Fees for 2026 Mersey Weaver Scouts/Guides  Charities & Youth Groups Schools Other Organisations
Per person per night £4.50 £5.50 £7.50 £9.50 £11.50
Are you a member of the Scout Association, Girlguiding or Mersey Weaver? Then you may be eligible for a discount! Make sure you have registered an account and if required, request the appropriate membership for your role. Volunteers in Mersey Weaver must be signed in with their Scout email account to receive their discount.
To book/see the calendar for this resource, you must hold an Adult Appointment in Scouting or Girlguiding and have the appropriate permissions applied. Please log in if you are already a member or register an account.

Arriving/leaving

  • Check-in time 5:00 pm
  • Check-out time 4:30 pm

Additional information

Sleeps

Up to 5-6 Scouts

Features

Hooks for coats, A Hook for a lantern

Facilities

Small campfire close by, Close to stand pipe